# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md?page=95

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## [Strange graphical issue. No acceleration? Under iMac sonoma (intel)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-graphical-issue-no-acceleration-under-imac-sonoma-intel/31944)

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**Author:** [@tosh8in](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tosh8in)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strange-graphical-issue-no-acceleration-under-imac-sonoma-intel/31944 "2024-06-09T11:23:17Z")

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Hello. I have strange polygons in view. It apear after adding some parts to view. Beside app is very laggy. More object = more laggy. When I rotate object it follows object. after restarting app it deseape…

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## ['Wavy' geometry in shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wavy-geometry-in-shapr/32354)

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**Author:** [@olemoi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/olemoi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wavy-geometry-in-shapr/32354 "2024-06-09T09:11:46Z")

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I saw this fruit bowl design which I really liked: https://makerworld.com/en/models/57923#profileId-59624 Is it possible to achieve this type of geometry in Shapr3D? I’ve been scouring the forums and youtube for some in…

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## [Buggy Shapr with fonts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/buggy-shapr-with-fonts/32332)

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**Author:** [@Msdp1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msdp1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/buggy-shapr-with-fonts/32332 "2024-06-09T08:23:01Z")

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I’m having weird issues with Shapr. Could be bc of the recent update? Im making simple name plates with 3D names. Now for some reason, when i delete a sketch, it also deletes the model itself. Also, I can not add more na…

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## [Edge Loop Selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-loop-selection/32355)

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**Author:** [@semafore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/semafore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edge-loop-selection/32355 "2024-06-09T03:00:47Z")

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I want to quickly select all the edges in a loop or ring. This feature request was filed by swebel in general and I’m promoting it here: Screenshots are in the original post link above. double click an edge to selec…

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## [Is shapr3d going to be serving ads?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-going-to-be-serving-ads/32146)

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**Author:** [@O24](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/O24)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-shapr3d-going-to-be-serving-ads/32146 "2024-06-09T01:30:06Z")

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I was just asked by my iPad if I wanted to allow shapr3d to track me throughout other websites and apps which is absolutely ridiculous if this isn’t an error

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## [Complex Surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-surface/32278)

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**Author:** [@Alec](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alec)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/complex-surface/32278 "2024-06-08T18:59:01Z")

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Hi everyone! I’m struggling to create surface for this body. I would highly appreciate any helpful advice or suggestion in solving this. Please excuse my brevity, I’m not a native English speaker. Thanks! Alec

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## [Webinar Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webinar-shapr3d/32343)

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**Author:** [@Edwin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edwin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/webinar-shapr3d/32343 "2024-06-08T12:00:31Z")

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Can someone please provide us with the link of the latest webinar made by Mr Claas Kuhnen ? This will be very interesting to learn more about Shapr3d as well as the approach of designing. Thnx in advance.

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## [Shapr3d’s refresh rate is limited on the new M4 iPad Pro 11’](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-s-refresh-rate-is-limited-on-the-new-m4-ipad-pro-11/32331)

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**Author:** [@Yan19](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yan19)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-s-refresh-rate-is-limited-on-the-new-m4-ipad-pro-11/32331 "2024-06-07T20:46:01Z")

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Hello Guys, I just got my new iPad Pro yesterday. But when I try to modeling on it using shapr, it just not that smooth as my previous iPad. I feel like the refresh rate is limited on to 60Hz. I am sure the M4 chip has …

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## [Feature request: Select edge loop & ring](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-select-edge-loop-ring/13702)

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**Author:** [@swebal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/swebal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-select-edge-loop-ring/13702 "2024-06-07T20:27:31Z")

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I’ve seen this feature request before, so I’m just including an image to highlight edge ring selection as well. I know this is probably in the works, so I’m sorry if this only serves as nagging. :innocent: I use a lot…

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## [Converting files into shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-files-into-shapr/32054)

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**Author:** [@Creative8eight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creative8eight)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/converting-files-into-shapr/32054 "2024-06-07T18:39:47Z")

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So I previously had a CAD engineer who used solid works, and have realised most of his files are in SLDPRT SLDASM and haven’t got a clue to how to bring these into Shapr3d Also I can easily bring in step files but they …

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## [Bulk Renaming sketchs & bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bulk-renaming-sketchs-bodies/32346)

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**Author:** [@Creative8eight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Creative8eight)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bulk-renaming-sketchs-bodies/32346 "2024-06-07T17:30:45Z")

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I do a lot of copying/ pattern on my drawings and if i forget to name the first , it means I have rename each, but would be super handing if i selected them all and its named same… unless i missed something and you can d…

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## [Image decals](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-decals/32345)

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**Author:** [@Martybartfast](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Martybartfast)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-decals/32345 "2024-06-07T17:04:44Z")

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Really, really need to be able to see images added in modelling in visualisation. Is this really so hard? I’ve seen requests for this feature for many years. It would of course be nice to have a proper Decal type functi…

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## [Basic functions are not working right on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-functions-are-not-working-right-on-ipad/32344)

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**Author:** [@Jadewatch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jadewatch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basic-functions-are-not-working-right-on-ipad/32344 "2024-06-07T16:37:17Z")

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It has been a good while since working on my project. I found I was unable to alter the original parts so decided to start over. But everything I tried to get started wasn’t working. I am beginning with a simple diagonal…

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## [Unable to finish the tutorial at step 7](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-finish-the-tutorial-at-step-7/23467)

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**Author:** [@Karel1969](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karel1969)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-finish-the-tutorial-at-step-7/23467 "2024-06-07T14:57:21Z")

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Hello there, I am new here, trying to lear how to work with you shapr3D, but I could not finish tutorial. After finishing step 7, the green button Continue does not appear and I can not continue. MacBook Air, M1 chip, M…

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## [Shapr hangs at tessellating bodies when Trying to open file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-hangs-at-tessellating-bodies-when-trying-to-open-file/8577)

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**Author:** [@Sergio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sergio)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr-hangs-at-tessellating-bodies-when-trying-to-open-file/8577 "2024-06-07T12:06:02Z")

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Shapr hangs at tessellating bodies when Trying to open a project file. The file was created a ± 8 months ago, was using the latest version then, and using the latest version now. I don’t have access to a desktop machin…

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## [NCS , Natural Color system instead of Hex](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ncs-natural-color-system-instead-of-hex/32340)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ncs-natural-color-system-instead-of-hex/32340 "2024-06-07T10:53:11Z")

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Implement NCS, Natural Color System, is an international color code system used for example when you buy paint. Hex mostly used for computers . Or you could implement a Hex to NCS converter.

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## [Absolute Positioning and Snapping Help Needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absolute-positioning-and-snapping-help-needed/12902)

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**Author:** [@jclenker](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jclenker)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/absolute-positioning-and-snapping-help-needed/12902 "2024-06-07T07:34:24Z")

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I’m confused about absolute positioning in the application. Once an object is created and positioned in the 3D space, I can only see relative positioning based on where the object is positioned at the time. So if I want …

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## [Designed in Shapr3d, cut in?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designed-in-shapr3d-cut-in/32329)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designed-in-shapr3d-cut-in/32329 "2024-06-07T01:16:28Z")

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OK, I have encountered an issue. I’m happily using Shapr3D to design my airplane, and things are going really well. But I now need to cut these pieces on my CNC. And that’s the issue. Shapr3D doesn’t speak CAM. I th…

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## [How to project a sketch on a round object without distortion?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-project-a-sketch-on-a-round-object-without-distortion/32312)

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**Author:** [@3Dzzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dzzy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-project-a-sketch-on-a-round-object-without-distortion/32312 "2024-06-06T00:14:13Z")

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Is there a way to project the sketch on a round object without distorting the sketch? This video from another user that was posted in this forum is exactly what i’m talking about. Thank you!

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## [Taper for circular objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/taper-for-circular-objects/16813)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/taper-for-circular-objects/16813 "2024-06-05T19:32:42Z")

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Following is a circular utensil which needs to be given a taper of 5 degrees. How to do so?

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## [Request viewing and screenshot function in perspective mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-viewing-and-screenshot-function-in-perspective-mode/32326)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-viewing-and-screenshot-function-in-perspective-mode/32326 "2024-06-05T14:57:24Z")

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As shown in the figure, the perspective function is very helpful for viewing complex models. I hope to provide this function as soon as possible.

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## [5.620 - Merge History steps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-620-merge-history-steps/31878)

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**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-620-merge-history-steps/31878 "2024-06-05T06:01:22Z")

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Greatly improve your workflow with these new updates to Design History and Visualization. Design History updates: New: Now you can merge history steps with just a single click to remove dependencies between bodies and…

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## [Add On / Off Toggle for "Hide Sketches after Extrusion"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-on-off-toggle-for-hide-sketches-after-extrusion/32310)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/add-on-off-toggle-for-hide-sketches-after-extrusion/32310 "2024-06-05T02:13:30Z")

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Problem At some point in recent updates, the feature to automatically hide a sketch after an extrusion was slid in with no notice in any recent release changes. This update fundamentally changed the expected behavior o…

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## [Extruding deleting parts of sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-deleting-parts-of-sketch/30984)

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**Author:** [@caralillix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/caralillix)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extruding-deleting-parts-of-sketch/30984 "2024-06-04T22:00:19Z")

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any ideas why when extruding certain parts of my sketch, it deletes other parts of my sketch? I’ve even had it delete things on other sketches on the same file even when they are not selected or close together. I’ve been…

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## [Option to Hide Measurement Tab](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-hide-measurement-tab/32262)

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**Author:** [@brentchula](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brentchula)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/option-to-hide-measurement-tab/32262 "2024-06-04T21:54:39Z")

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Solve: Measurement tab taking up too much useable design space on screen. Increase in productivity. Why: I cast Shapr3D to screens in my shop to build furniture. Seeing current measurements while creating on full screen…

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## [Editing multiple bodies in same project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-multiple-bodies-in-same-project/32300)

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**Author:** [@gyzz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gyzz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-multiple-bodies-in-same-project/32300 "2024-06-04T18:00:48Z")

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Let’s say you have 20 identical bodies several places in a project and have to edit them all. Is it possible to have them all linked to a master, which edited would update them all?

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## [Extrude dwg](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-dwg/30911)

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**Author:** [@Dustin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dustin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-dwg/30911 "2024-06-04T16:10:32Z")

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I just use shapr3D, don’t know why I I select a part of my sketch to extrude the rest of the draw will disappear Is it my dwg file have some bug? Thanks a lot

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## [Help with rail and loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-rail-and-loft/32297)

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**Author:** [@Dysaniaprops](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dysaniaprops)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-rail-and-loft/32297 "2024-06-04T04:54:31Z")

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Im currently having issues with the tip of the moon. I used loft but it ends up looking odd where the new and old loft connect. Im not sure how to go about that part besides rails and loft. Any tips re appreciated !

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## [How to turn visualisation off?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-turn-visualisation-off/19280)

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**Author:** [@Andrew1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andrew1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-turn-visualisation-off/19280 "2024-06-04T04:40:12Z")

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How do I get visualisation off my screen ? all I wanted was a simple colour change to a body and now I have a visualisation pane on the right that will not go away. Is this a Mac only problem ?

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## [How to create organic shapes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-organic-shapes/31939)

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**Author:** [@Dysaniaprops](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dysaniaprops)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-create-organic-shapes/31939 "2024-06-03T21:41:07Z")

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I’m trying to recreate this staff and I’m currently struggling with the middle part. I’m trying with loft and guided rails, but I’m having a lot of issues with the rails. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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